{"product_id":"unsolved-nikki-smith-9798341365360","title":"UnSOLVED: Egyptian Fractions: Advanced Yet Accessible Problems in Mathematics","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for challenging and engaging math that extends beyond finding answers? UnSOLVED: Advanced Yet Accessible Problems in Mathematics is a series of guided explorations into problems that remain unsolved in the world of mathematics. There are no solutions; they have not been proven true or false. Each book in the series presents a different unsolved problem in an easily \u003cb\u003eaccessible \u003c\/b\u003econtext, yet reveals an \u003cb\u003eadvanced \u003c\/b\u003edepth of understanding. Follow along to discover patterns, examine special cases, and learn about these mathematical mysteries. Mathematicians of all ages can participate in these tasks by applying elementary math concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow Floor: \u003ci\u003eeveryone can get on board, simple starting point\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh Ceiling: \u003ci\u003eroom to grow and stretch beyond the start, not limiting\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnSOLVED: Egyptian Fractions\u003cp\u003eThe problems posed in this book focus on the way ancient Egyptians used fractions. They expressed fractions as the sum of distinct unit fractions. Many mathematicians are curious about Egyptian fractions. In this book, you will find conjectures by Robert H. Breusch, Ernst G. Straus, Paul Erdős, and an algorithm from Fibonacci, all utilizing Egyptian Fractions. The work leans heavily on common denominators, factors, multiples, equivalency, and adding and subtracting fractions. Some work with prime and composite numbers also appears. Children and adults will explore patterns, structures, and relationships within this mathematical mystery by applying elementary math concepts. \u003ci\u003eWhat exactly is unsolved in these Egyptian Fraction problems?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nikki Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798341365360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/07\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 92\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.19d","brand":"Nikki Smith","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48454159106303,"sku":"9798341365360","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ba68afc8-0247-4a96-80c8-f1198030f589.jpg?v=1777304515","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/unsolved-nikki-smith-9798341365360","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}